MOISWELL Explorer VP170 User manual

Commercial Grade Dehumidifier
User Manual
Model No.:Explorer VP170, VP240
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BEFORE FIRST USE:
Please leave the dehumidifier standing upright and outside the box for
24 HOURS before plugging it in.
The dehumidifiers may have been tilted or placed upside down during shipping. Leave the
dehumidifier to stand upright for 24 hours so the oil in the compressor can settle from the
move, not doing so can affect the performance or lifespan of the dehumidifier.

CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION .......................................................................................................1
PARTS IDENTIFICATION ......................................................................................................3
OPERATION INSTRUACTIONS.............................................................................................4
1. Install the Handle ....................................................................................................................................4
2. Position Your Dehumidifier .................................................................................................................5
3. Set up the Drainage ...............................................................................................................................5
4. Plug in Electrical Cord............................................................................................................................5
5. Understand the Control Panel............................................................................................................6
6. Turn the Dehumidifier on.....................................................................................................................7
7. Check the Room Humidity...................................................................................................................7
8. Set a Desired Humidity Percentage Value .....................................................................................8
9. Timer Setting.............................................................................................................................................8
10. Drain the Condensation ...................................................................................................................9
11. Turn the Dehumidifier off..................................................................................................................9
Smart Functions ................................................................................................................ 11
(1) 3 Minutes Compressor Delay Mechanism..................................................................................11
(2) Auto Defrost..........................................................................................................................................11
(3) Auto Drainage ......................................................................................................................................11
(4) Auto-Restart..........................................................................................................................................11
(5) Temperature Protection Function .................................................................................................11
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................... 12
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................. 13
(1) Cleaning the Dehumidifier ...............................................................................................................13
(2) Cleaning the Air Filter ........................................................................................................................13
(3) When Not Using Dehumidifier for Long Periods of Time ....................................................14
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE ............................................................................................ 15
ERROR CODES ................................................................................................................... 16
WARRANTY ....................................................................................................................... 17

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SAFETY INFORMATION
To prevent injury and property damage, the following instructions
must be followed when using the dehumidifier.
•Install the dehumidifier on flat surface to minimize vibration and or noise.
•Inspect the power cord before use. Never operate the dehumidifier when the power cord
or plug is damaged.
•Insert the three-prong plug on the power cord into a matching electrically grounded outlet
(120V/ 60 Hz, 13A at least).
•Never cut off the third prong. Do not modify power cord length.
•Do not operate the dehumidifier in standing water. Keep motor and wiring dry.
•Never immerse the dehumidifier into water or other liquids.
•Do not put the dehumidifier close to heat-generating devices, including flammable or
dangerous materials.
•Unplug the power supply before cleaning or storing the dehumidifier. Always grasp the
plug (not the cord) to unplug.
•Do not put fingers or other items into air inlet or air outlet.
•Never insert any other objects into the dehumidifier body.
•Do not sit, stand or put heavy objects on the dehumidifier.
•Make sure to turn off and unplug the dehumidifier before cleaning.
•Disconnect the power if strange sounds, odors, or smoke come from the dehumidifier.
•Do not operate or turn off the dehumidifier by plugging in or unplugging the dehumidifier.
Use the control panel instead.
•When the dehumidifier is used as a clothes dryer, please keep your clothes at least 18 inch
away from the air outlet to prevent the water from dripping into the dehumidifier to cause
damages.
•This dehumidifier should only be used by adults who have read the manual and understand
the operating procedure of the dehumidifier.
•The dehumidifier is not to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction by an adult.
•This dehumidifier is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical,sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they

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have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the dehumidifier by a person
responsible for their safety.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the dehumidifier.
•The minimum distance between the dehumidifier and surrounding objects when using the
dehumidifier at least 40 inch.
•When the dehumidifier is running, do not tilt the dehumidifier to avoid the water in the
pump from overflowing.

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
NOTE: DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE AIR INLET OR OUTLET.
NOTE: The technical parameters of this product are subject to the nameplate of the product.
1. Handle
2. Air Inlet
3. Power Cord
4. Pump Drain Outlet
5. Control Panel
6. Air Outlet
7. Wheel
8. Gravity Drain Outlet

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OPERATION INSTRUACTIONS
1. Install the Handle
1) Unscrew the pre-installed hand screws on both sides of the handle to take the handle off.
2) Install the handle as illustrated below, please NOTE to align the holes on the handle with
the holes on the dehumidifier.
3) Tighten the 4 hand screws securely until the handles secure tightly against the
dehumidifier.

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2. Position Your Dehumidifier
For best results, operate your dehumidifiers in an enclosed area. Close all doors and
windows. Place your dehumidifier away from obstructions, and keep it away from anything
that could block airflow into and out of the dehumidifier.
3. Set up the Drainage
This dehumidifier has an internal pump that will automatically drain the condensate out via
the long drain hose. Before turning on the dehumidifier, make sure the hose has been
connected to the drain outlet properly.
①Uncoil the entire hose;
②Attach the hose to the drain outlet directly;
③Place the unattached end in a sink, drain, bucket or outdoors – anywhere that water can
drain out safely. ( Ensure there are no kinks or other obstructions that will stop the water to
flow.)
NOTE:
•Ensure that water which runs to outdoors does NOT create a slip hazard.
•If you use a bucket or other container for water collection, check it regularly to prevent overflows.
•The drain hose for the water pump can drain up to 15ft vertically. More than 15ft may cause water
back up to the pump resulting in leakage.
•When turning off the dehumidifier, please take the hose out from the water collection container to
avoid the water back-flow causes water leakage.
•The dehumidifier won’t drain without connecting the drain hose.
4. Plug in Electrical Cord
The dehumidifier needs to be plugged into a properly grounded 120 volt outlet rated for at
least 13 amps. Uncoil the power cord and plug it firmly into a suitable outlet.
NOTE: When the dehumidifier has been plugged in, the icon on the control panel display will
IMPORTANT
Please let the dehumidifier stand upright for 24 hours before initial plugging in.

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light up.
5. Understand the Control Panel
Power Button: Press this button to turn on/ off the dehumidifier.
OK Button: Press this button to confirm that the operation of setting humidity and/or timer
is completed.
Up Button: Press this button to increase the humidity and/or timer.
Down Button: Press this button to decrease the humidity and/or timer.
Timer Button: Press this button to set a timer and check timer status.
Purge Button: Press this button to enable the pump.
Understand the LCD Display
This icon lights up when the dehumidifier has been turned on, and lights off
when the dehumidifier has been turned off.
This icon lights up when the dehumidifier has been plugged in but not turned on yet.
%RH is humidity percentage value. If no operations on the control panel, this number is
the humidity readout of the inlet air the dehumidifier detects which is similar to the room

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humidity level. When you are pressing the Up or Down button to set the target humidity
percentage value, this digital number will turn to display the previous setting value and keep
blinking.
Run Icon: Run icon lights up when the fan is running, and lights off when the fan stops
running.
Dehumidify Icon：Dehumidify icon flickers typically because the compressor has not
kicked in. It usually happens ① hen the dehumidifier is under the 3-minute compressor
delay status; or ② when the dehumidifier is programmed to delay-start (AUTO ON TIMER).
MAX Icon: Max Icon lights up when the set humidity value is 10% and the dehumidifier
enters into Continuous Mode.
Defrost Icon: Defrost icon flashes when then dehumidifier is defrosting. The
dehumidifier begins to defrost when the frost has accumulated on the interior of the
dehumidifier. When the dehumidifier is defrosting, the fan is running, but the compressor is
not. The dehumidifying function will cease until the frost has melted. When defrosting is
complete, the Defrost icon will disappear and the dehumidifier begins to dehumidify again
automatically.
NOTE: The frequent defrost process indicates that the room temperature is too cold. Therefore, if the
room temperature is lower than 60°F, please consider adding heat to promote proper drying.
Pump Icon: The Pump icon lights up when the pump is in good condition. Typically,
the Pump icon lights up once the dehumidifier is turned on. The Pump icon flashes when the
pump is working to drain the condensate out.
6. Turn the Dehumidifier on
Press the Power button to turn the dehumidifier on. When the dehumidifier is turned on, the
icon will turn off, and the icon will turn on.
7. Check the Room Humidity
Check the room humidity readout ( %RH ) on the control panel.

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8. Set a Desired Humidity Percentage Value
Press Up or Down button repeatedly to set your desired humidity percentage value between
10%-90% in increment of 1%. The digital number that reflects the humidity level will turn to
the previous humidity set-point and then flash when changes are being made.
The set humidity value needs to be at least 5% lower than the room humidity readout value.
After selecting the target value, press OK Button to confirm your setting, or let the setting be
registered automatically in 5 seconds.
NOTE:
＊The dehumidifier with a humidistat will stop and start automatically to maintain room humidity
level within a range of ±3% of the set point.
For example, if the set humidity is 50%,
·when the inlet humidity level the dehumidifier detects is 47%, 3% lower than the set humidity,
the dehumidifier will automatically stop and enter into standby mode where the compressor
stops and the Run icon as well as the humidity readout number flashes.
·then, when the inlet humidity level the dehumidifier detects raises to 53%, 3% higher than the
set humidity, the dehumidifier will automatically restart.
＊If the set humidity value is equal to or higher than the room humidity readout value, the
dehumidifier will not start.
＊If the set humidity level is 10%, the dehumidifier will enter Continuous Mode where the
dehumidifier will run continuously.
9. Timer Setting
The TIMER function enables you to either delay AUTO-ON or delay AUTO-OFF the
dehumidifier in the choice from 1 hour to 24 hours.
· Setting an AUTO-ON timer: When the dehumidifier is off, selecting Timer will turn the
dehumidifier on in the hours that will be set.
· Setting an AUTO-OFF timer: When the dehumidifier is on, selecting Timer will turn the
dehumidifier off in the hours that will be set.
NOTE:
·Before entering the AUTO ON TIMER setting, make sure power is being supplied to the
dehumidifier.

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·For the AUTO ON setting, please turn on the dehumidifier to select a desired humidity level.
Otherwise, the humidity maintained will be the same as the previous setting.
·You can only set AUTO ON timer when the dehumidifier is off or set AUTO OFF timer when the
dehumidifier is on, but not be able to set both AUTO ON and AUTO OFF timer at the same time.
·The TIMER will ONLY function one time instead of cycling the dehumidifier on or off indefinitely.
·The TIMER function will be disabled when the dehumidifier has been powered on/off manually.
·Set the timer as 00, the timer function will not be activated.
10. Drain the Condensation out
During operation, the pump will automatically pump the condensation out via the drain
hose when the pump reservoir is full. No manual intervention!
Before moving the dehumidifier, press the Purge button to empty the pump reservoir to
avoid water spillage.
The Pump icon will blink when the pump is draining. The pump will stop working
automatically in 40 seconds and the Pump icon will stop blinking when the pump reservoir is
almost empty.
NOTE: Please press Purge button to empty the inbuilt reservoir first to avoid water leakage while
moving the dehumidifier.
11. Turn the Dehumidifier off
Press the Power button to turn the dehumidifier off. When the dehumidifier is turned off,
the icon turns on, and the icon turns off.

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NOTE: To protect the compressor, the fan will continue to operate for 5 seconds after the
dehumidifier has shut off. So please do not disconnect the power cord to force the dehumidifier to
stop. Always use the Power button.

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Smart Functions
(1) 3 Minutes Compressor Delay Mechanism
To avoid any damage to the dehumidifier, the dehumidifier will not start operation following
a complete cycle until after 3 minutes. Operation will automatically start after 3 minutes. In
other word, if you turn the dehumidifier off and then restart it immediately, the compressor
will not kick in until 3 minutes later. During this period, you can see the RUNNING icon
flashing on the LCD screen until the compressor kicks in.
(2) Auto Defrost
When the frost builds up on the evaporator coils, the compressor will cycle off and the fan
will continue to run until the frost disappears. When the dehumidifier is defrosting, you can
see the DEFROST icon light up on the LCD screen.
(3) Auto Drainage
Thanks to the built-in pump, the dehumidifier will drain the condensation water
automatically.
(4) Auto-Restart
If the dehumidifier shuts off unexpectedly due to power outage, the dehumidifier will restart
with the previous function settings automatically when the power resumes.
(5) Temperature Protection Function
When the room temperature is higher than 113°F，the dehumidifier will automatically enter
into HIGH-TEMPERATURE PROTECTION SYSTEM where the LCD screen displays an "-H"
message and the compressor stops.
When the room temperature is lower than 40°F，the dehumidifier will automatically enter
into LOW-TEMPERATURE PROTECTION SYSTEM where the LCD screen displays an "-L"
message and the dehumidifier stops working.
NOTE: When you see -H or -L message under normal circumstances, please contact the customer
service at [e-mail] to get technical support.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
This dehumidifier is designed to operate with a working environment between 41°F (5°C) and 95°F (35°C).
This dehumidifier may not work properly when the room temperature is less than 41°F (5°C) or higher
than 95°F (35°C).
MODEL
Explorer VP170Explorer VP240
POWER SOURCE
115V~60HZ
115V~60HZ
RATED POWER
1200W
1300W
RATED CURRENT
10.5A
11.3A
INPUT POWER (65°F , RH60%)
650W
700W
INPUT CURRENT(65°F , RH60%)
5.9A
6.1A
MOISTURE REMOVAL(65°F , RH60%)
55PTS/Day
76PTS/Day
MOISTURE REMOVAL(80°F , RH60%)
84PTS/Day
116PTS/Day
MOISTURE REMOVAL(86°F , RH80%)
140PTS/Day
197PTS/Day
MOISTURE REMOVAL(95°F , RH90%)
170PTS/Day
240PTS/Day
MOTOR FLA
0.7A
1.2A
MOTOR COMPRESSOR
RLA: 6.25A LRA: 39A
RLA: 9.4A LRA: 47A
REFRIGERANT
R410a: 480g
R410a: 650g
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE PRESSURE
5.5MPa (800PSIG)
5.5MPa (800PSIG)
HIGH PRESSURE
4.0MPa (580PSIG)
4.0MPa (580PSIG)
LOW PRESSURE
1.7MPa (247PSIG)
1.7MPa (247PSIG)
DIMENSIONS
15.75*15.56*27.56 inch
18.50*15.94*31.69 inch
WEIGHT
88 lbs
103 lbs

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MAINTENANCE
Ensure the dehumidifier is turned OFF and the plug is removed from the power
socket before cleaning or maintenance is carried out.
(1) Cleaning the Dehumidifier
Clean the dehumidifier housing with a soft damp cloth. Do not submerge or place water on
the dehumidifier or control panel. Water may damage the electronic components of the
dehumidifier. Do not use chemical solvents such as benzene, alcohol, gasoline or other
heavy-duty cleaners. The surface may become damaged or deformed.
(2) Cleaning the Air Filter
The working performance of the dehumidifier will be greatly reduced if the filter becomes
blocked. The air filter should be cleaned approximately every 2 weeks and may require more
frequent cleaning if there is significant dander or fur in the air. The air filter is located behind
the inlet grill.
Follow the steps below to take the filter out:
•To remove the grill: Hold the top part in the middle of grill and then pull the grill out, as
illustrated below.
Follow the steps below to clean the filter:
•Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dirt from the surface of the filter, or rinse the filter with
warm water and mild detergent and place it in a cool place to dry it thoroughly. Do not use
sun exposure or other high-temperature heating methods to dry the filter, which will deform
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•Insert the filter into the air inlet grill and put the air inlet grill back on the dehumidifier.
NOTE: DO NOT operate the dehumidifier without a filter because dirt and lint will clog it, reducing
performance.
(3) When Not Using Dehumidifier for Long Periods of Time
•Wait for 1 day after turning off the dehumidifier to complete drain.
•Press the Purge Button to drain out the water that accumulates at the bottom of the pump.
(The recommendation is to operate 2-3 times).
•Clean the dehumidifier and air filter. Ensure the whole dehumidifier is clean and dry.
•Wrap the cord and the hose and bundle them to keep safe.
•Cover the dehumidifier with a plastic bag.
•Store the dehumidifier upright in a dry, well-ventilated place.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
The below chart will help you solve common problems that may occur. If the problem you
come across can not be fixed after troubleshooting or the problem is not listed in the below
troubleshooting chart, please contact MOISWELL customer service to obtain professional
support at [e-mail].
NOTE: It is normal that the dehumidifier pulls warm air out.
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Dehumidifier does not
operate
No power to dehumidifier
Plug it into a working outlet
Not turned on
Turn the dehumidifier on
Error code displays
Contact customer service
Dehumidifier collects
little water
Insufficient working time
Allow more working time
Filter is blocked
Clean filter
Air Inlet or Outlet is blocked
Clear the obstructions
Room temperature is low
Heat up the room
Condensate hose is blocked
Check hose for restrictions
Dehumidifier
operating,
but room not dry
Doors and windows are
open
Seal room from external areas
Insufficient working time
Allow more working time
Abnormal Noise
The dehumidifier has not
been placed properly.
Place the dehumidifier in a
horizontal position
Filter is blocked
Clean filter

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ERROR CODES
Display
error codes
E1
Replace the temperature and humidity sensor
E2
Replace the temperature sensor
E3
Exclude the abnormal water level in the water tank and
ensure that the WF interface is connected
E4
Replace the temperature and humidity sensor
E5
liminate the abnormality of the display panel
connection line, and ensure that the DISPLAY interface
is connected
E6
Eliminate the abnormality of the display panel
connection line, and ensure that the DISPLAY interface
is connected
-H
Non-faulty, the dehumidifier will automatically resume
to operate after the temperature drops
-L
Non-faulty, the dehumidifier will automatically resume
to operate after the temperature rises
NOTE: If the problems persist, please turn off and unplug the dehumidifier, and contact
MOISWELL customer service: [e-mail]
When El, E2 and E4 fault alarm, the dehumidifier can operate normally, but it cannot be controlled
intelligently. The dehumidifier will automatically resume to operate after the fault is eliminated.
※Special NOTE: